Core Features

🎯 Quick Reference

OpenVoiceLink offers core features including window modes and voice functionality. This guide explains these features and how to use them effectively.

Window Modes

OpenVoiceLink offers two main window modes to suit your workflow and preferences:

Expanded Mode (Default)

Expanded mode is the default and most feature-rich interface. It's designed for daily use with easy access to all controls.

Features

  • Compact Layout: Balanced size that doesn't take over your screen
  • Settings Panel: Quick access to configuration options
  • Resize Grip: Custom resize handle in the bottom-right corner
  • System Tray Integration: Minimize to tray when not in use
  • Clock Display: Always-visible clock in the top-right corner

Fullscreen Mode

Fullscreen mode provides an immersive, distraction-free experience for focused conversations with your AI assistant.

Features

  • Maximized Interface: Takes up your entire screen
  • Minimal Controls: Only essential controls visible
  • Immersive Experience: No distractions from other windows

Switching Between Modes

  • F11: Toggle between Expanded and Fullscreen modes
  • Mouse Controls: Click fullscreen button or exit fullscreen button
  • System Tray: Right-click icon for quick mode switching

Voice Features

OpenVoiceLink's voice features are at the heart of the experience:

Voice Input (Speech-to-Text)

  • Voice Activity Detection (VAD): Automatically detects when you start and stop speaking
  • Push-to-Talk Mode: Hold a hotkey to activate listening
  • Continuous Listening Mode: App listens automatically when you speak

Voice Output (Text-to-Speech)

  • Supertonic TTS: High-quality, natural-sounding voices (recommended)
  • Web Speech API: Windows built-in voices
  • eSpeak NG: Basic but functional offline voices

Voice Feedback System

  • Muted (Red): Not listening for voice input
  • Listening (Green): Actively capturing your voice
  • Thinking (Blue): Processing your request
  • Speaking (Orange): AI is responding verbally

Best Practices

For Window Modes

  • Use Expanded Mode for daily use and quick interactions
  • Use Fullscreen Mode for focused work sessions

For Voice Features

  • Speak clearly and at a normal pace for best transcription
  • Use a quiet environment for optimal voice recognition
  • Adjust microphone sensitivity based on your environment